Morning journal and courier., 1887-10-19

elected president. Mr.. Cleveland addressed
the meeting follows:
members of both parties-I feel that we are
not here with our politics, perhaps we ought
not to be here with our religion; but we are
members of former legislatures who have
served our State honorsbly. We are
Distinct the pillows,
But one the sea.
81 consider it very great honor TO preside
over this assembly. A very important ad-
iunet to the State is the legislator. The leg
islator governs the soldier and the taxpayer.
It is great honor to represent town in the
highest court in the State. We are checks
and balances in more senses than one. Your
little towns are sovereignties in the State.
Home rule, the will of the people, should be
the law of the State. OF the years to be repre-
sented here to-day can recall many, and can
bear evidence to your faithful services to the
State. You have opposed interests which
you considered a detriment to the State.
Say what you will cannot recall the action
of any member that would cause blush to
the cheek as they returned to their constit-
uents.
"Gentlemen, came for one purpose, to
enjoy beautiful October day on the shore,
to meet you in reunion and to eat of the
good things. But let me take you into the
shadows. Since we met two ex-governors
have di4d.
Ouo cADISO az 41dAplOA 11lAlJ ING Otuc4
at Lakeville. We are honored to-day by the
presence of two = ex-governors who served
their State we'll. 1 refer to Governor Minor
and Governor Bigelow. You members who
have come here to-day know that our ranks
are being thinned. Now, my fellow menu
bers and citizens of the State, let US have
these reunions as often as we can-as often
as it is proper-open to each other the tenn
pies of the soul, and be mutually happy"
Vice presidents were appointed as follows:
Senator Truman A. Warner, of WATERFOWL;
1867, James A. Bill, Lyme; 1858, Gov. w.
7. Minor, Stamford; 1871, Henry futile.
Hamden; 1875, Henry c. Miles, Milford /;
Hart, New Britain; 1882, Thomas Sanford,
Reddihg; 1888, R. w. Griswold, Rose Hill;
1884, Milo w. Pember, Vernon.
Secretaries-1860, Joseph B. Welham of
Glastonbury; 1867, A. w. Bacon, Middle
town; 1868, E. w. Moore, Vernon; 1871, w.
@. Russell, Orange; 1875, G. NJ. Wakelee,
Huntington; 1876, Horace Wheeler, Hunting
ton; 1897, Milo w. Pember, Vernon; 1882,
7. J. Fox, New Haven; 1888, F. W. ToIles,
Naugatuck; 1884, P. Garvan, East Hartford.
Before dinner speech making was INDUCED
in Henry G. Miles was introduced amid
much applause. He said:
SIT is unfortunate for you that have been
called upon to speak. There are 80 many
more here that are more able than that
these reunions grew out of ours of 1875.
Since the dissolution of that legislature
every year the legislatures have met at the
Capitol. From there an invitation went out
for general reunion, which, as you all
know was a great success These reunions
take off the harsh edges of our life; as we
grasp each others hands our blood tingles
and we feel it Is good for us to be here. 1t
leads us to take greater interest in the well
fare, in the legislation of our State. I trust
that we all may attend many of them in the
future"
Senator Plunkett was next introduced by
the chairman as the silver tongued orator of
Connecticut. He said
''Mr. President and fellow members of the
legislatures of the past: Those who have
come down from the past are expected to
have learned something by their services.
While we look back into the past there is
much of mirth and seriousness. We have
seen changes that have gone out and come in
from the two meeting places of the State;
those ancient piles that have been given back
to their respective towns. Our work has
been successful, and when we look back to
the beginning of this call we the strife
and turmoil then in existence. During the
years of that strife Connecticut was not be-
hind as she was in other matters. These are
some of the changes that have been made.
When we look over the record of these
years of ours we find that these years have
been bright stars. The records of these
years show that this little State of ours is not
only well represented here, but also in every
country of the world. The little school
houses of the State have furnished brains for
all the States of the West. The good fellow
ship meted out here will be the Inspiration
for all the hearts here to-day. There is land
enough for us to meet upon and there is fish
enough in the sea should all the ex-members
and their families meet in grand reunion I
thank you all and hope may be spared life
to meet on many reunions of the future,'
Mr.. Chairman, New Haven has sent seven
governors. We are very near this city of
learning. and the more we hear from New
Haven the better. will introduce Senator
Bowers"
Senator Bowers said: 'It has been SO long
since have filled public places except as a
substitute that was surprised to be called
upon. You are most welcome" Mr.. Bowers
thought that each legislature should form its
own association.
Congressman Russell spoke pleasantly and
then Mr.. Cleveland, introducing ex-senator
Coe of Torrington, said: "1 viii call upon
gentleman who has been defeated for Office.
t. 1% he